Caravan

Caravan is a design collective with a multidisciplinary approach that suggests an alternative point of view to the contemporary public and domestic environment. caravan’s members share common interest in cultural, material and social aspects of a globalized community, trying to re-establish a balance among being, having and doing. Blending digital-fabrication and artisanal expertise caravan’s projects aim at creating awareness of heritage to face contemporary challenges. Each work is infused with pragmatic materialism smoothed by subtle metaphors, inspiring its audience reaction alongside empathic participation.

Caravan was funded in 2012 by Emanuela and Ivan. The collective involves professionals with different expertise.

Ivan Parati

Industrial design, interaction and visual arts

Ivan is an all-round designer that always demonstrated interest in several creative fields spanning from visual arts to interior architecture and product design. He was introduced to arts and cultural diversity by his grandfather, a violinist and painter that travelled during his performances across the whole Middle East. Later Ivan graduated as industrial designer at Milan’s Polytechnic.

His approach focuses on a strong multidisciplinary and crossbreed process that connects diverse industries towards new unexpected opportunities. Ivan is currently teaching at Ajman University of Science and Technology in the College of Engineering, focusing his academic research on modularity and geometric tessellation.

Emanuela Corti

Furniture design, trends and strategies

Ema was born and raised in the heart of the design district of northern Italy, Brianza and holds a Master Degree in Furniture and Textile Design from Milan Polytechnic; her studies and experience brought her to work in different fields of design, from graphic and product to interior and service design. She had various experiences in Italy and abroad, and being involved in several different kinds of projects shaped her multidisciplinary knowledge. She is currently teaching at Ajman University of Science and Technology in the College of Engineering, focusing her interest on foundation courses helping to shape the minds of young creators.